Sometimes I come across artists with great promise, artists whose music I may really enjoy, but there's something about them that just doesn't quite jibe. Such is the case with newbie Janelle Monae. It's hard to articulate what it is, that thing. Take for example, the fact that she's got the support of Outkast's Big Boi (yay!!). She's also got the backing of Sean P-Doody Combs (boo!!).
She's out of Atlanta and has been featured on Outkast's soundtrack for their 2006 film Idlewild. Though her movements come across as self-conscious and stilted, she's got a great voice and interesting styling. I like the idea of her, but somehow the package as a whole doesn't sit well with me. Here are Voilet Stars, Happy Hunting! (not the official video, obvs) and her performance of Sincerely Jane which reflect this dichotomy. What do you think?
1 comment:
this is the conversation betwixt nerenda and tai (vicelounge):
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Tai
no i did not leave a comment, cuz u dissed my girl monae. :(:(
2:24pm
Nerenda
stop!
i didn't diss her, just stated the obvious
besides, i asked for comments to the contrary
u betta rep ur girl then!!
2:26pm
Tai
she is chuuuch
it has been a minute that music has a women who can embody multple music formats, with ease and honesty
dionne ferris tried
but she is doing it
yes a lil outkasty but all monae!!
2:30pm
Nerenda
it's not the outkasty part...it's the inorganic part
she's got a bit too much erykah badu-ist image ready business
not completely intergrated
2:31pm
Tai
hmm
2:31pm
Nerenda
feels a bit forced
so, pls i'd love u 2 add ur opinion to the post
2:32pm
Tai
i dunno. i thot it didnt which is why i liked it. PLUS she can actually sing
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